The Department of Health has been notified by the Public Health Agency of seven confirmed cases of the VUI B.1.617.2 (India) Coronavirus variant in Northern Ireland.

Rural Affairs Edwin Poots has visited the Mid and East Antrim area where £4.6million has been invested in projects that support rural businesses, communities and villages and have created 63 jobs.

Agriculture Minister, Edwin Poots, MLA has announced a £270,000 grant to provide agricultural-related education/training, personal development and rural development promotion among young people.

Department of Health is currently finalising the recognition payment scheme for HSC staff.  As soon as further information is available, it will be immediately published by the Department of Health.   

Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has visited Usel which has been successful in being awarded one of the first tender opportunities reserved for organisations whose main aim is supporting disabled and disadvantaged people in the workforce.